The Physics and Dynamics of Planetary Nebulae

✍ Scribed by Grigor A. Gurzadyan (auth.)

Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year: 1997
Tongue: English
Leaves: 517
Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
Edition: 1
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

The physics and dynamics of planetary nebulae are surveyed in this comprehensive monograph. The topics covered include processes occurring in the highly ionized gaseous medium, the formation of emission lines in rather specific conditions, continuous emissions extending from radio frequencies and infrared up to ultraviolet and X-rays, and methods of deciphering the observed spectra and detecting the physical and kinematic parameters of the radiating medium. Many of these methods have become powerful tools for the study of various other cosmic objects from stellar atmospheres to galactic nuclei. Special attention is paid to discoveries made using space observations. The problems of the origin of planetary nebulae and their evolution are discussed extensively. A catalogue of planetary nebulae by excitation classes is also included. The book should remain a standard reference for students and researchers in the field for years to come.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages I-XV
Global Concepts....Pages 1-26
The Origin of Emission Lines....Pages 27-51
Emission Lines of Hydrogen and Helium....Pages 53-77
Ionization Equilibrium of Planetary Nebulae....Pages 79-97
Temperature of Nebular Nuclei....Pages 99-121
Electron Temperature. Electron Concentration....Pages 123-146
Planetary Nebulae in the Ultraviolet....Pages 147-185
Pseudoresonance Lines....Pages 187-198
Continuous Radiation of Nebulae. Two-Photon Emission....Pages 199-221
Infrared Radiation of Planetary Nebulae....Pages 223-242
Radiative Equilibrium: Classical Theory....Pages 243-259
Distances and Dimensions of Planetary Nebulae....Pages 261-278
Double-Envelope Nebulae....Pages 279-310
Radio Emission of Planetary Nebulae....Pages 311-325
Anomalous Planetary Nebulae....Pages 327-355
Dynamics of Planetary Nebulae....Pages 357-392
Magnetic Fields in Planetary Nebulae....Pages 393-424
Origin and Evolution of Planetary Nebulae....Pages 425-471
Back Matter....Pages 473-515

✦ Subjects

Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Geophysics/Geodesy; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences

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